If the election were held today, Joe Biden would most likely win. Democrats could probably capture the Senate. The problem for Democrats is that the election is not today and the Republicans have had a good convention. After the Democrats’ convention, President Donald Trump went up five ...

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The general public may not be your best audience. Niche down. Once you aim your talent where people are likely to respond, you’ll find many to play along. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s a fine day to, as Ralph Waldo Emerson suggested, “Chant the beauty of the ...

As so much despair has gripped our nation during this difficult time, I decided to go into our nation’s most distressed communities with a message of hope and truth. I have been working on policy issues dealing with race and poverty through my organization, UrbanCURE, for 25 years. We ...

A few years ago, a political cartoon depicted Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton looking wistfully into the night sky as they make a wish “for an end to racial strife and bigotry.” In the next panel, both suddenly evaporate, indicating that the eradication of racism would leave these two ...

Dear Annie: Since you wrote “Ask Me Anything,” I’m taking you up on it. I had known a lady for about a year when I finally asked her out. I was shocked when she said yes. The date was to be a game of miniature golf followed by a walk on the beach. Long story short, she stopped by my ...

ARIES (March 21-April 19). When you challenge yourself, you discover yourself. If you wait, the world will do it for you, but not the same kind of challenge, not as specific or interesting. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Maybe it wasn’t your quest to be extremely attractive inside and out, but ...